Fantasy and Horror
Deadly Magic...
An impossible book...
A last desperate roll of the dice…
Real magic has always claimed a high price from those brave—or ruthless—enough to wield its power. One obscure book could overturn everything those magicians thought they knew. If what it claims is true, a single talented and dedicated practitioner might change the world. Not just in the present, but in the past—and the future.
In 1999, this book falls into the hands of one man. One man, with the potential to rewrite reality. One man standing in the way of a sinister group who want to turn the world’s politicians into their puppets. One man who can stop humanity becoming a race of slaves...
That one man is Roger Philburn. He’s a postman with a gambling problem who lives with his mother in South London.
Sometimes, we don’t get the hero we need. We get the hero we deserve...
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
Absolutely loved this book. Couldn't put it down. The plot twists and turns through the threads of past and present, asking the reader to question the very nature of our fragile grasp on what we consider to be reality. Funny, witty, charming characters. A fantastical journey made incredibly plausible! An absolute page turner.
An intoxicating and timeless tale of life, love and magic! This was a truly gripping read, and I’m rather sad that I’ve finished the book. I’ve so enjoyed immersing myself in the twists and turns of Roger Philburn’s world. There’s plenty of potential for a sequel…
As an atheist, and quite a pragmatist, this book, taking the reader down the ifs/maybe's of the world around us might seem unlikely. But it it so well written, and the time line of the story so beautifully laid out, by only page two, I absolutely HAD to know where this went. I couldn't put it down. The tantalising and intriguing world created here made me wish ? hope ? that perhaps this is not just a fiction book. This would be a great book by an already establish writer, but for a first book it's astonishing. I loved it.
Excellent! Exciting. Really interesting story. Love the timeline shifts and unexpected changes of direction.
Not my normal read but I really enjoyed this book. I found the storyline captivating with plenty of hidden twists that reveal themselves as the book unfolds. The chapters were a perfect length leaving me looking forward to picking it up again the following evening. I hope there is a sequel as I’m sure there is a lot more to learn about Mr Philburn.
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